Because it’s awesome, King County began issuing marriage certificates to same-sex couples as soon as Washington’s new marriage law went into effect Dec. 6. People gave out dozens of red roses, free coffee, pins and buttons, kleenex to wipe your tears of joy. Best line of the night: “What is gay marriage without swag?” Photos by Catherine AnstettPublished on December 6, 2012
Amanda Beane and Anne Bryson-Beane and their seven adopted children.
This couple was the first in line. They arrived at 4 p.m.
She said her son wasn’t there. She said he’s still looking for the right person.
Supporters gave out dozens of red roses to those standing in line.
…and they gave out these free bags.
…and they gave out these free bags.
…and they gave out these free bags.
King County Executive Dow Constantine counts down the seconds until midnight.
King County Executive Dow Constantine counts down the seconds until midnight.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen were the first couple to get their license. They have been together 35 years.
